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Writing & Storytelling
Writing & Storytelling Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
7,952 books about writing & storytelling
0–3 yrs
408 books
4–7 yrs
2627 books
8–11 yrs
3003 books
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(234)
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Early Readers
(39)
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3–5
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Throwing Smoke
Bruce Brooks
For the young athlete who feels like their best isn't enough, this story explores the thin line between wanting to win a
Ages 10–14
Splash of Red, A: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
Jennifer Bryant
From the battlefields of WWI to the pages of history, Horace Pippin overcame physical injury to become one of the most s
Ages 5–9
The Not so Boring Letters of Private Nobody
Matthew Landis
For the student who thinks history is just a list of boring dates. Discover how a forgotten soldier's story can spark un
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
1533 books
Warrior Girl
Pauline Chandler
For the young reader who needs to see that strength comes in many forms, especially when facing historical or societal b
Ages 9–13
Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier
Beth Anderson
Deborah Sampson donned a disguise and a new name to fight for independence, serving for seventeen months as a brave sold
Ages 7–11
Wayside School
Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School
Louis Sachar
Wayside School is open for math class, where you will solve over 50 hilarious brain teasers involving smelly lunches, el
Ages 8–12
Charles Darwin: The Life of a Revolutionary Thinker
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Read the journals and letters of the man who changed biology forever to understand how he developed the theory of evolut
Ages 10–14
Musical Narratives
Bach's Goldberg Variations
Anna Harwell Celenza
Step into the 17th century to see how J.S. Bach composed a masterpiece to help a young organist, complete with an audio
Ages 6–10
I, Claudia
Mary McCoy
For the teenager navigating the shark-infested waters of high school social hierarchies and the moral cost of gaining in
Ages 14–18
Horrible Harry #29
Horrible Harry Cracks the Code
Suzy Kline
Harry and his best friend Doug navigate life in Ms. Mackle's classroom, where every day brings a new elementary school m
Ages 6–9
Jobs If You Like...
History
Charlotte Guillain
For the curious child wondering about the difference between yesterday and long ago, this gentle guide introduces how we
Ages 4–7
The Vandal
Ann Schlee
In a future where society is perfectly ordered, Paul commits a single act of vandalism that forces him to question the r
Ages 12–16
Word Wizard
Cathryn Falwell
Anna uses a magical spoon to rearrange letters and create new words, helping a lost boy through a series of whimsical ad
Ages 4–8
My Mother's Tongues #1
My Mother's Tongues: A Weaving of Languages
Uma Menon
A daughter traces her mother's journey from India through the rhythm of two languages, Malayalam and English, weaving a
Ages 4–8
Clueless McGee #1
Clueless McGee
Jeff Mack
PJ McGee is writing letters to his private-eye father to document his most important case yet: the mystery of the stolen
Ages 8–12
Pebble Phonics Readers
Communication Then and Now
Judy Giglio
Words and pictures show how people shared news and messages long ago while helping new readers master open syllables and
Ages 5–7
XO, Exoplanet
Deborah Underwood
Jupiter’s plan to send a friendly letter to a distant star sparks a cosmic debate over who is actually the alien in this
Ages 4–8
Love from A to Z #1
Love from A to Z
S. K. Ali
Two Muslim teenagers find an unexpected connection on a flight to Qatar, supporting each other through grief, illness, a
Ages 14–18
The Lemonade War #4
The Candy Smash
Jacqueline Davies
Jessie is hunting for a front-page news scoop about secret school crushes, but she might uncover more than her brother a
Ages 7–12
The Show-and-Tell Lion
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Matthew tells a tiny fib about having a pet lion for show-and-tell, but now his classmates are lining up to meet a wild
Ages 4–8
The Poetry Friday Anthology
Hop to It: Poems to Get You Moving
Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell
Get up and stretch with 100 poems that turn physical movement into a way to process the pandemic and social justice.
Ages 4–12
Creative Chemistry Experiments
Baby Professor
For the teen or mature reader exploring the ethics of science and the weight of isolation. A classic tale of creation, r
Ages 13–18
Traitor Angels
Anne Blankman
Elizabeth faces a harrowing choice in 1666 England: save her father, John Milton, or prevent the very fabric of society
Ages 12–18
A Phở Love Story
Loan Le
Rival phở shops and family feuds set the stage for two seniors to fall in love while secretly pursuing their hidden pass
Ages 14–18